What\u2019s more, it\u2019s been revealed that the ten-part series will serve as an origin story for both<\/em> Jamie Fraser and Claire Beauchamp\u2019s parents, rather than just Jamie\u2019s, as had originally been believed.<\/p>\n The series is being filmed in Scotland and will tell two love stories across two different periods, unfolding in both the early 18th century and during World War I.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to be telling the stories of these two couples,\u201d showrunner Matthew B Roberts said in a statement (via Deadline<\/a>).<\/p>\n \u201cThe origins of their relationships explore universal themes that transcend time and we\u2019re so excited for fans to discover and fall in love with these characters and their love stories the way they have with Claire and Jamie.\u201d<\/p>\n Casting has also been confirmed for the prequel, with Harriet Slater (Pennyworth) and Jamie Roy (Condor\u2019s Nest) starring as Jamie\u2019s parents Ellen MacKenzie and Brian Fraser, and Hermione Corfield (We Hunt Together) and Jeremy Irvine (War Horse) playing Claire\u2019s parents Julia Moriston and Henry Beauchamp.<\/p>\n Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n Speaking in Radio Times magazine <\/strong>last year, Jamie Fraser star Sam Heughan predicted the new show might even eclipse the original<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s created so many jobs in Scotland, so many people have been employed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m sure the new show will be just as successful, if not more so.<\/p>\n Outlander is\u00a0<\/strong>available to stream on Starz<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in the US and on\u00a0<\/strong>Lionsgate+<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in the UK. You can buy\u00a0<\/strong>Diana Gabaldon\u2019s books<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0on Amazon.<\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for more to watch, check out our\u00a0<\/strong>TV Guide<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong>Streaming Guide<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or visit our\u00a0<\/strong>Drama<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0hub for more news and features.<\/strong><\/p>\n Try Radio Times magazine today and get 10 issues for only \u00a310 \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>. 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